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Pennsylvania, New Jersey join antitrust suit over no-poach agreements
The case centers on Jackson Hewitt and its network of franchised tax preparers’ use of agreements, which typically bar firms from hiring employees of another, usually related, firm.
Federal authorities accuse Menendez of acting as foreign agent
Federal authorities unveiled a superseding indictment Thursday against U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez accusing the senator of acting as a foreign agent for Egypt while serving as chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York alleges Menendez, a Democrat, used his power as the committee’s chair to […]
Sen. Menendez of NJ faces bribery, related offenses in second criminal case
Federal authorities have indicted U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez for the second time, charging him with conspiracy to commit bribery and related offenses over his alleged aid to a North Jersey businessman and attempt to disrupt criminal probes into allies. Menendez, a Democrat facing reelection next year, was charged with one count each of conspiracy to […]
N.J. bail reform panel recommends stricter rules for repeat offenders
The report hails New Jersey’s bail reform as a success.
Rutgers, unions reach tentative deal on new contract
The agreements, which must still be voted on by individual Rutgers labor units, follow months of tense negotiations.
N.J. lawmakers ponder regulations for pet insurance
Under existing law, pet coverage is largely limited to property and casualty license holders and those who apply for a separate limited license to sell pet insurance.